I gave 265 a shot, but couldn't pull it off. After today I know that I can increase my warm up and workload up by quite a bit. I may have been able to pull of 265 with fresh legs, but couldn't make it happen today.

total weight lifted=7,765 pounds

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My mouth still has funky taste in it, so I am doin alright.

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damnit i wish i could get bigger quicker

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You're wasting reps on the lower weight and smaller bump ups. Circuit style leg w/o isn't the way to go if you want to try to max out, definitely take some rest in between.

Thanks, like I said. I wasn't sure of my ORM, and didn't want to push it until after the workout that I was trying. Now I know that I should have done that workout with quite a bit more weight on the bar.

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Thanks, like I said. I wasn't sure of my ORM, and didn't want to push it until after the workout that I was trying. Now I know that I should have done that workout with quite a bit more weight on the bar.

Are you doing the full squats? I remember that people in my high school football team could squat over 400 pounds, but when you saw them squat you could tell they were doing nothing right.

Are you doing the full squats? I remember that people in my high school football team could squat over 400 pounds, but when you saw them squat you could tell they were doing nothing right.

Secret to gains on your squats is going deep! If I'm not going deep enough, I'll drop down weight and work on my flexibility. I'm just starting to push towards really lifting heavy. So if nothing else, at least I have good technique right off the bat.

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I haven't max on squats in forever. Yeah important thing on most compound legs workouts squats, deadlift, etc is form. When the weight gets heavy the stress on lower back increases. One bad move that back is gone. I already injured my lower back many yrs ago doing deadlifts. When I maxxed on squat I warmed up with 135 prob two sets. Bump it to 225 for two sets, then 315lbs for 1 rep, and then I put the real deal on it and go for it. Idk if my techinque leading to a max is correct, but I don't want to tire my legs out before hitting the heavy stuff. 255lbs is not bad for your weight, at least your squating and doing legs period. You'll be amazed on how many people do not do legs at all.

405 is pretty darn impressive. I've never maxed on squats since I'm just starting to go into the heavy weight (my knees were troubling me so I took it easy for a while). I just keep adding on weight every week to slowly build up. Last leg day I was at 275 for 8 reps. I also weigh 168-170 lbs

Looks like you're doing well so far. Remember as you add weight make sure to pay attention to form, knee stability (hamstring strength/tension) lower leg and ab strength.Hip mobility/flexibility will go a long way to helping you squat pain free as well.